In the ever-evolving landscape of interior design, the colors we choose for our spaces play a pivotal role in shaping the ambiance and character of our homes and interior decors. As we step into 2024, a sense of tranquility and calm has become more crucial than ever. Uniboard’s innovative Eclipse anti-fingerprint TFL collection introduces us to K86 – Serenity, a captivating blue with hues of grey and green that perfectly encapsulates the essence of calmness and sophistication.
In an interesting alignment with the color trends of 2024, both Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams have chosen shades of blue as their Colors of the Year. Let us delve into the timeless allure of K86 – Serenity and explore how this versatile hue seamlessly integrates with the prevailing design trends of the year.
The Serene Symphony of Colors
K86 – Serenity invites you into a world where the calming shades of blue merge seamlessly with the tranquil undertones of grey and green. This unique combination creates a harmonious symphony of colors that not only echoes the sophistication of modern design but also brings a sense of peace and balance to your living spaces.
Incorporating K86 – Serenity into Your Décor
All in – Infuse a sense of calm into your decor featuring K86 – Serenity. It’s saturated yet soft hues will make you feel joy and a sense of belonging, it’s the perfect color for a refresh that will last.
Accent – Incorporating a bold color into our home décor can be intimidating. Create a focal point in your room by using K86 – Serenity. This not only adds depth and dimension but also allows the color to shine without overwhelming the space. This versatile color complements various design styles.
Complementary Colors – Pair K86 – Serenity with neutrals like whites, greys, and earthy tones to create a balanced and serene palette. Consider incorporating natural materials to enhance the connection with the outdoors.
Get Inspired
As we navigate the design trends of 2024, K86 – Serenity emerges as a timeless choice that goes beyond fleeting fashions. Its calming influence, combined with the versatility to adapt to various design elements, makes it a cornerstone for creating spaces that exude tranquility and sophistication.
Stay tuned as we explore the remaining colors of the Eclipse collection in the coming weeks, each offering a unique personality and the promise of transforming your spaces into expressions of style and serenity.
About our Eclipse™ anti-fingerprint TFL Decorative Panels
Uniboard is proud to announce the launch of Eclipse, a ground-breaking addition to our range of innovative decorative panels. Eclipse is set to redefine the industry with its unique anti-fingerprint and scratch-resistant thermal-lacquered technology, setting a new standard for aesthetic durability and versatility.
Eclipse™ comes in an array of six captivating colors, offering three solid colors and three wood grains. What sets Eclipse apart from the competition is its compatibility with all Uniboard colors. Eclipse offers a world of options, giving customers the freedom to choose from a wide spectrum of colors for their interior design projects.
At the heart of Eclipse is our cutting-edge transfer-lacquer technology, it ensures a superior level of protection and durability for your surfaces.
For more inspiration and information about K86 – Serenity and the Eclipse collection, visit https://uniboard.baranpeter.com/eclipse/en/
Spring is here! As the heat, light, fresh wind and buds slowly make their appearance, we feel the need to get closer to nature. What better way to meet this need than by bringing the delightful beauty of the outdoors, indoors?
Uniboard®’s six new colors available in Supermat finish will flawlessly complement all your projects and add a touch of colour for a modern and trendy look. Something to make your guests spring for joy!
You may be hesitant to incorporate an unconventional solid color into your kitchen or bathroom projects because of its uniqueness. But, rest assured, this European-inspired trend has been around for about five years and our Design team says it’s here to stay.
Here are three more reasons why the new colors from our Supermat series are the right choice:
1. Much better than painted MDF
Were you hoping to save costs by painting your cabinets yourself? In the end, this project could give you several headaches. However, replacing your cabinets or your vanity with Uniboard® decorative panels in a Supermat finish will ultimately save you a lot of time. Superior quality, a smooth finish to the touch and consistency in colour will have you convinced. This solution will also be much more durable over time. Therefore, it’s a better option for both your wallet and the environment.
2. Low maintenance and durable finish
The Uniboard® Supermat finish presents a matte, smooth surface that reflects remarkable craftsmanship. It is scratch and scuff resistant, perfect for parents of young children or pet owners. Several colours also resist fingerprint marks. Ease of maintenance and durability are guaranteed thanks to products proudly made here!
3. Colors with great versatility
In addition to adding a touch of splendour that illuminates your rooms, the trendy colours available in this finish blend well with several textures: wood grain, metal, marble and more. They also complement other shades to create perfect harmony. Supermat is also suitable for all rooms: kitchen, bathroom, office, living room, bedroom and library.
The new colors Conifer (K68), Celestine (K80), Sage (K79), Adobe (K81), Whitesmoke (K82) and Shipshaw (K83) will definitely enhance your decor and spark joy in your daily life. They will be the perfect reminder of the natural beauty that surrounds you.
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As guests finally find their way back to their favourite dining spots, restaurants want to be sure they put their best foot forward with offering their clients the most engaging experiences possible with optimal cleanliness and the unique ambience they’ve been missing. The trend for restaurateurs has been to take advantage of this new reality to bring improvements to their dining spaces with the latest innovative materials to ensure aesthetically pleasing and safe spaces.
According to experts in design there are some material options gaining popularity in the restaurant industry due to their flexibility and state-of-the-art technology to beautifully create the latest modern looks. Ariane Bouchard, Marketing Manager at Uniboard, a leader in innovative engineered wood panels, explains that TFL, or Thermally Fused Laminate, allow designers, builders and developers to achieve the latest hot styles in restaurant design with the most eco-friendly moisture-resistant solution. Let’s take a look:
- Support Social Distancing: Restaurants might not be able to serve as many guests as they once could due to social distancing, but they don’t want to feel like a barren oasis either. Patrons will want to communicate comfortably with others in their party without infringing on the space of other patrons. Rethink dining areas to allow more intimate areas and perhaps build half walls to ensure more privacy. Amber wood grain panels such as Ohm (K69) and Resonance (K70) can help create comfy, safe spaces.
- The Wide Open Spaces: After being cooped up in homes and apartments with family members, people might feel the need to spread out a little more. Solid panel colours like Sage (K79) can enhance the sense of space, while mirrors reflecting concrete panel scenes like Etrusco (V05) can evoke the feeling of being outdoors.
- Go All In on Comfort: It might seem like we have been deprived of life’s luxuries, so the restaurant can go all out in creating a posh, comfortable surrounding for bars, tables, and walls. Think of opulent panels like Samadhi (K76) or a signature texture like Omnia or Sequoia.
- TFL On MR50: High Performance Meets Durability For Commercial Spaces: Innovation at Uniboard is about finding creative solutions that make a difference and inspire us to always stay one step ahead. TFL on MR50 is our most eco-friendly moisture-resistant solution for you to combine design and performance in your commercial spaces. TFL on MR50 is a composite wood panel with a decorative paper layer that is fused using heat and pressure to create a durable panel. The melamine resins fuse with paper and the board, giving it durability and resistance to UV, scratching, and staining. Once the resin has hardened, it is stable for the duration of its lifespan, which makes delamination impossible. The core of this panel is MDF NU Green® MR50 NAF, the latest addition to the NU Green collection, which is Uniboard’s most environmentally-friendly moisture-resistant solution. These panels are specially designed to maintain their mechanical properties even in extremely humid environments. For a product to be considered MR50, it must meet the requirements of the 24-hour submersion test (MR10) and the six-cycle accelerated aging test (MR30), as prescribed in the ASNI A208.2-2016 standard.
Patrons are pleased to return to soak in the atmosphere and ambience of a true restaurant experience and the latest interior designs go a long way in affecting all of our senses. Using our complete line of TFL panels and HPL in a wide variety of modern colors and finishes from authentic inspired designs to trendy solids will certainly help restaurateurs achieve the latest hot styles in restaurant design.
One of the pandemic’s biggest impacts has been how it forced us to rethink the role of the traditional office workplace. The crisis has created the need for a transformation of our work space environments to support remote work, social distancing, and to provide cleaner and more efficient office designs.
So what will the updated office and the C-suite of the future look like? The answer is already in the minds of leading designers who shared the latest office design trends and inspirations at a recent NeoCon virtual event to help clients achieve the look, comfort and well-being of employees and managers, with cost-effectiveness in mind.
The role of the office will change “from an obligation to a destination, where the comfort of employees is key.’’ The primary goal will shift from productivity to a sense of belonging and well-being (both mentally and physically) for which design will have a major role.
The latest trends in office décor also rely on the elegant looks and durability of TFL, or Thermally Fused Laminate panels, to bring a luxurious sense of realism and ergonomics to any office space. Here are some fresh designer tips for top office designs that take full advantage of TFL’s benefits:
- Hybrid Work spaces: No longer relying on staid rows of cubicles with bulky desktop computers and unsightly telephone contraptions, modern office design turns to the sleek and nimble. Workers need comfortable decentralized spaces where they can set up a laptop, or a quiet area where they can participate in a video meeting.
- Collaborative spaces: Collaborative areas should be easily accessible where work teams can gather and brainstorm ideas. Think about flexible walls and dividers that can be moved to accommodate multiple activities. According to Ariane Bouchard, Marketing Manager at Uniboard, TFL and HPL panels are the go-to material for office spaces to create shelves, furniture and furnishings that are easy to expand, or reconfigure.
- Comfortable and attractive cafeterias: One of the top changing roles of the updated office environment will be the emphasis on creating an attractive destination for staff with all the comforts, beauty and extras not found in home offices. Adaptable furniture made from the latest collections of TFL and HPL, materials that are easy to clean and naturally anti-microbial, coupled with 21st-century appliances and technology will make your office spaces more elegant and efficient.
- Agile Office spaces: Keep in mind that employees may not inhabit the same work space every day. They may come in one day to complete some tasks with fellow workers, and then carry out their part of the project at home. Meanwhile, the space they accessed is now occupied by another person who is using a smartphone, laptop or tablet to be productive. Make sure there are plenty of data ports, charging stations and electrical outlets to power these digital accessories, and integrate wire management into the design of laminated desks, tables, surfaces and storage units.
- Move Away from the Grey: Don’t design for a dour, dystopian environment. Use TFL panels and High pressure laminate (HPL) to liven it up with dynamic colors and textures The addition of colour can promote energy, and elevate thought patterns by inspiring creativity and enhanced problem-solving. Don’t be afraid to include a trendy solid color like Adobe (K81) to enliven any area. If you’re looking to preview a new colour or finish try Uniboard’s Digital Sample Box and Design 360 apps to help turn your creations into reality.
- Select the right material: The importance of selecting the right combinations of color and texture is, more than ever, the key success factor of creating a professional, polyvalent and pleasant working environment.
For most of us the days of travelling to lavish hotels to enjoy beautiful spaces and luxurious bathrooms have been put on hold. This reality of longing for that one of a kind hotel luxury vacation experience has inspired many homeowners to recreate these fabulous designs in their own home environments.
This is not a new phenomenon. Over the past few years there’s an interesting transformation that has taken place in interior décor. There’s been an increasing movement to incorporate cozy accents of home in hotel bathrooms, while at the same time residential interiors are progressively being adapted to replicate the extravagant luxury of high end hotels. It’s clear that we often want what we can’t have.
Even if hotels conjure vacations and a refreshing break from our normal everyday home environments, people are increasingly trying to reproduce the feelings and comforts of luxurious hotel atmospheres at home. It may be for the simple reason that the appealing finishes, fluffy towels, heated floors and exquisite bathroom products offer so much pampering and comfort.
It could also be due to the increased time we spent at home over the past several months which has given us more exposure to the flaws that need updating in our current bathrooms. This coupled with the countless hours of dream home renovation and luxurious travel shows we’ve binged has given us plenty of inspiration to try to achieve the hotel bathroom look at home.
How to replicate luxurious hotel bathroom features at home
Homeowners are realizing that these hotel bathroom spaces are so luxurious and so amazing that they shouldn’t be limited to being enjoyed in resorts and commercial properties. In fact, there are several steps you can take to create a hotel bathroom in your own home.
Here are some tips to achieve this luxurious look:
- Blend materials with unique designs: The design of the bathroom itself is key. Today’s luxurious bathrooms are often more spacious and minimalist in style. They often feature a large free-standing bathtub as a beautiful focal point to complete the bathroom as a Zen-like exquisite space.
Hotel bathrooms are generally adorned with a luxurious combination of premium finishes. The aesthetics can be achieved by pairing materials such as stone, wood or engineered wood, and metallic components. A popular trend in hotels and homes alike has been to seek out the latest collections of engineered wood materials such as Thermally Fused Laminates (TFL) and HPL for the custom cabinetry because of their versatility and affordability compared to actual wood itself.
Don Raymond, Vice-president Marketing and Sales U.S. with Uniboard explains that certain types of wood can be hard to find, expensive and difficult to work with, but there are none of those problems with TFL. “TFL technology has come so far that it is often considered to be more desirable than wood because of its strength, durability and design flexibility,” he added. TFL is also a responsible choice for our planet. In addition to being one of the most resource-efficient decorative options, TFL is also one of the most efficient to produce. Composite Wood Panels are better than Carbon Neutral/Climate Positive: they take Less Energy to produce than other Materials.
The Uniboard Redefined 2021-2022 TFL & HPL collection for example provides designers with the latest in innovation, technology, and design thanks to a wide variety of colors and exclusive textures with the look and feel of “real” wood, like Nobella and the authentic modern texture Lyra, which are so popular in today’s luxurious bathroom designs.
- Invest in a new soaking tub: There’s nothing that defines luxury more for a bathroom than adding a new dream free-standing oversized soaking tub. According to Houzz, the standard size of a normal bathtub is 32 inches wide and 60 inches long. A beautiful oversized tub is an ideal focal point that adds a sense of lavishness to your new remodeled bathroom at home.
- Choose the right lighting: Lighting is a key feature in creating the perfect ambience in a luxurious bathroom. It is recommended to plan for a combination of ambient light and task-based lighting at different times of the day. Recessed downlights, wall sconces, dimmer switches and candles may also be used to create stylish and sculptural effects.
TFL and HPL ensure modern style and cost effectiveness for hotel decor projects
The hotel industry, along with many others in the hospitality and travel sector, has been struck particularly hard by the health crisis. Fortunately with the lifting of measures this sector is due for a huge upswing as properties looking to recapture the unique experiences they’ve longed for over the past several months. With most travel restrictions lifted, hotels have been re-welcoming guests with a focus on delivering the unique experiences and ambiance found only in their exquisite spaces.
One area of concentration has come in the realm of hotel décor. Although guests are certainly comforted by the feel of form, functionality and opulence, managers have turned their focus on the design and performance of the latest innovative design materials.
A helpful recourse in these considerations is the growing popularity for the use of Thermally Fused Laminate, or TFL, for their long-lasting style, on-trend designs and colors these panels offer outstanding performance capabilities for hospitality interiors. According to Uniboard, the leading expert in engineered wood products, here are some of the main reasons for TFL’s increased popularity with designers:
- State-of-the-art Technologies: new production processes have brought TFL front and centre for use in walls, furniture, desks, cabinets, counters, closets and all design components. Underlying substrates married to high-quality thermally fused laminate led to an incredible explosion in the availability of realistic colours and textures. Embossed-in-register (EIR) or synchronized finishes are also changing the face of TFL because the texture of the panel is perfectly aligned with the finish to more closely replicate what is seen in real wood.
- World renowned quality, at a fraction of the cost: As opposed to importing and working with a variety of wood products, TFL provides the opportunity to more closely imitate real-life materials such as cherry, walnut, maple, teak, mahogany, oak, and more. Finishes even allow for total design flexibility with options such as Smoke Wood, Barn Wood, or Silver Wood providing a realistic and rustic appearance. TFL provides the additional benefits of durability and ease of maintenance.
- Inspiring Variety: TFL panels come in an astonishing variety to match any hotel décor, from homey to chic. Panels can evoke delicate linen finishes, natural oak, or make custom statements with solid, bold colors.
- The latest on trend colours for the hospitality industry: According to Ariane Bouchard, Marketing Manager for Uniboard their latest collection of TFL and HPL panels feature the latest popular colors in design that will be creating a buzz in hotels this season: Colors like Ohm (K69), Resonance (K70), Mantra (K73), Chakra (K74), Karma (K75), Samadhi (K76) among others have been a hit with designers and managers alike.
In 2023, our actions are tinged with the satisfaction of reconnecting with loved ones. We realize that we cannot take things for granted, and objects from the past regain value in our eyes. Clearly, a good product remains useful for a long time, and it is possible to repair it if necessary.
Using sustainable natural materials, such as decorative wood composite panels, is a long-standing trend that embodies the philosophy of sustainable development. When choosing materials, the price remains a competitive advantage. Still, environmental friendliness, production quality, and material characteristics are becoming more and more important.
The trends this year follow this guideline of more thoughtful choices. Here are the top 5 trends in interior design materials from Uniboard, the leading expert in decorative panels in North America:
1. Bet on timeless materials that stand the test of time
Rather than blindly following new trends, we opt instead for colors and materials that will allow us to appreciate our decor for a long time and that we will be able to adapt to future directions. In addition, the choice of materials is focused on sustainability, and we rely on decorative accessories, textiles, and wall colors to bring our vision to life. In this way, we can make minor changes to regain that feeling of newness over the years, allowing us to save costs while respecting the renewal cycle of the planet.
This essence, this return to basics, inspired the creation of our new Moments collection. Its timeless colors will serve as the bases for years to come, allowing designersto create atmospheres that allow us to enjoy precious moments in the company of our loved ones. We think of K90 – Eclipse, K96 – Tektonik, and L08 – Frost that charm us with their neutral and natural character.
OMNIA
2. Warm colors and textures
White and beige have been predominant in recent years, and they still are, but they are embellished with warm colors that create an enveloping and comforting atmosphere. We seek to reproduce the captivating atmosphere of the forest; walnut and mahogany are popular. However, since these are expensive materials, opting for an engineered wood allows us all the advantages and the look of these wood essences at a lower cost.
Suppose you want to adopt this trend for your client’s projects. In that case, we suggest you choose our new color, K87 – Calla, for a slightly more rustic chic style, or the L09 – Ioniq, which has a linear texture and is more suitable for a more modern style.
OMNIA
3. A look of natural wood
Gray tones and stained woods were prevalent before. These give way to an organic and relaxed look this year. We seek to provide the most natural appearance of wood, the least processed possible. The impression of white oak embellished with textures such as rattan and linen is a good choice of materials to create the sought-after Japandi atmosphere.
If you like this trend, here are the colors from our Moments collection to recommend: The K07 – Dew Drop for its soft, simplistic hue, the K89 – Cosmos, which goes perfectly with any decor, the L05 – Natura for its warmth that reminds us of sunsets by the sea and K97 – Zinc for its linear wood grain.
OMNIA
4. Linear wood grains affixed vertically
We tended to prioritize pronounced wood grains applied horizontally in the past. We now opt for softer wood grains, linear and affixed vertically. We leave aside a rustic style for a more modern style, which, by its refined essence, will suit our lifestyle and our changing tastes for longer.
Since this trend is here to stay, several colors from our Moments collection match it. In addition, several different tones are available to offer you an unparalleled range of choices. For lighter shades, we advise choosing the following colors: L04 – Flavie, L10 – Flux, and K91 – Chicory. For a slightly warmer shade, opt for the following colors: L07 – Taupe, L06 – Ecru, and K95 – Atom.
OMNIA
5. Earthy and unconventional colors
Make no mistake; solid colors and matte finish are still trendy. This year, vibrant colors give way to more earthy colors. Terra cotta and terrazzo are increasingly popular. These are appropriate choices when creating decor inspired by the hot, arid climate of Mediterranean shores homes.
Our new solid colors, K84 – Quietude, K85 – Solace, and K86 – Serenity, sound like music to our ears and transport us to this universe, reminding us of our most beautiful summer memories.
SUPERMAT, SEQUOIA
With these main guidelines for 2023 interior design trends, we highlight the art of creating an up-to-date home with a choice of sustainable, organic materials in harmony with nature that will be at the test of time.